Archival Data Profile
- Page Count 274
- Publication Year 1986
- Publisher University of California Press
- ISBN-13 9780520058088
Hellenistic Philosophy
By A.A.A. Long
Archival Summary & Scope
This book provides a concise, up-to-date critical analysis of Greek philosophy during the Hellenistic Age (323–31 BC). It explores the ideas and methods of influential Stoic, Epicurean, and Sceptic thinkers, examining their evolution amidst the vast expansion of Greek civilization following Alexander's conquests and later under Roman influence. Filling a sixty-year gap in accessible, general appraisals for non-specialists, this work challenges the misconception that Hellenistic philosophy is a lesser field, revealing its profound historical and conceptual significance and aiming to spark wider interest.Archival Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Ancient Rome. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Philosophy, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.